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WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT…

MCHL’s Ironclad League is Raleigh’s go-to spot for adult hockey that’s competitive—but won’t make you cry (too much). Perfect for true LC/D-level players, it’s where beginners, returnees, and anyone who’s ever tripped over their own skates can thrive. No ringers, plenty of ice time, and just enough rules to keep you from hurting yourself—or your ego. Join the fastest-growing, most chaotic, most fun hockey community in the Triangle… and maybe finally score that goal you’ve been dreaming about.

Where: Polar Ice Wake Forest
When: Tuesday and/or Friday Nights

Register today!

 FAQs

  • Invitations: Players receive invites through Spond. Please mark Attend or Decline promptly so Warchiefs can set lines and arrange substitutes.

    Arrival: Check the lobby monitor for “SPY MCHL” to see rink and locker room assignments. The Home team takes the locker room closest to their “Home” bench.

    Jerseys: Rostered players have the option to purchase or rent a jersey during the registration process. Substitute players receive a loaner jersey for the session they play.

  • The focus is on parity and balance across teams. Teams are formed based on skill, needs, and parity.

    Player Draft: Player drafts are held annually each December. Players will remain on their drafted team for the entire calendar year. However, early season adjustments may occur to maintain balance. No player will be moved across divisions.

    • Warmup: One 5-minute warmup per game.

    • Line Management: Warchiefs set lines and manage substitute/half-season players.

    • Game Play: Games consist of three 17-minute periods with a 60-second break between periods to switch sides.

    • Balanced Play: All players should receive fair ice time regardless of skill (please avoid long shifts!).

    • Intermission: There is a 15-minute Zamboni break after each game. Please exit the ice promptly to stay on schedule.

  • Penalized players serve time in the penalty box while your team plays shorthanded.

    • Minor: 2-minutes

    • Major: 5-minutes. Two major penalties in a season will result in expulsion for the remainder of the season.

    • Fighting: Immediate expulsion and the league will discuss additional disciplinary action including but not limited to being banned.

  • At the end of regulation, tie games are allowed during the regular season.

    During the playoffs:

    • Shootout Rules: 5 shooters per team. It still tied after the initial 5 shooters, it moves to a sudden death shootout (1 shooters per team until a winner is decided).

  • Each team plays at least 2 playoff games.

    Division Playoffs:

    • 1st place vs. 4th place

    • 2nd place vs. 3rd place

    • Winners move on to the Division Championship

    • Losers play in a consolation game

    League Cups:

    • Phoenix Cup is awarded to the team that wins the Championship game (Helios Division winner vs. Bendis Division winner)

    • Solara Cup is a consolation award to the team that wins a game between Helios Division 2nd-place team vs. the Bendis Division 2nd-place team.

  • Yes! To keep the game moving:

    • Modified Icing: Referees may waive off icing if no effort is made to retrieve the puck.

    • Offsides: Referees signal with arm and call “Off.” Whistle only if:

      • Players don’t reset before re-entering the zone; Or

      • Offending team touches the puck

Coming soon!

OFFICIAL League Rules & Regulations